The new Genius series has models on two complementary performance levels. Pure meets all the targets set for an attractively priced, yet efficient production machine; Dynamic offers the best productivity and performance in the market. Both models come with the latest features and can be equipped with the whole range of options.

The vast majority of all fabricated sheet metal components are rectangular. The economical method to produce them is to first perform punching and then shear the components loose in the automatic process with an integrated right angle shear.

To make this method also efficient and reliable Prima Power has the latest technology and innovations. Numerically controlled, servo-electric axes together with proprietary software and large tooling capacity guarantee versatility in part geometry and sufficient volume for all industrial segments.

Today, right angle shear technology is used in most varied applications like panels, doors, HVAC, cabinets etc. The punch & shear can work as in independent production cells, or as central units within automatic material handling systems up to a factory-wide FMS level.

Benefits of integrated shearing

High sheet utilization, no skeletons

High part edge quality

Stable skeleton during whole process

Most reliable production method

Easy to automate

Lowest cost per part

No setups

Unbeatable tooling concept by Prima Power is a time saver – no extra stops for tool changes, no setups – all tools are active for immediate use.

Customizable turrets

Compatible with different tool manufacturers

Multi-Tools®

Index tools

Intelligent ram

Large tooling capacity in active use

A totally re-designed turret which can be customized and optimized for any requirement. Simultaneously, a record-breaking number of 384 tools can be inserted in the turret. The maximum number of index tools has also been raised to 128.

Intelligent ram is a rotating ram head which shortens tool change time and increases the number of tools in turret and especially that of index tools. Up to 300 kN servo-electric punching force can be selected for the ram. Automatic overload protection and automatic central lubrication ensure dependable machine operation.

The turret can be equipped with Multi-Tool® stations to increase the number of tools. The latest development in Multi-Tool® technology is the possibility of using drop-in style indexable Multi-Tools® on D-size index tool holders.

More value to parts with special tools

High upforming

An additional forming cylinder is available. It is a servo-operated ram installed in the lower machine frame. It lifts the forming die to a programmed position. The cylinder provides 200 kN forming power for speedy making of complicated forms up to 16 mm (0.63″) in height (incl. sheet thickness). All forming tools are indexable.

There are several solutions for adding information to components to ensure reliable identification with different types of marking tools. Shear Genius can also be equipped with an inkjet marker or a labelling device.

Easy and versatile tapping

Further options include the servo-operated tapping unit TU6, an automatic six-head tapping station and tapping monitoring system.

Accessible

Tulus® GUI

Shear Genius is operated with a modern control unit. Management of machine set-up and work queues is easy with Tulus® user interface.

Digital ordering process

Prima Power has developed more software to ease both operator’s work and order management. TaskLoader, Tulus MUPS and Tulus e-Kanban are lightweight applications which, depending on the app, communicate with the machine and ERP and can be used with a smartphone or tablet.

Proprietary software

Special attention has been paid to ease of machine setups and efficient programming. The benefits include excellent possibilities for e.g. roll forming and for other special tooling. With optional features, the software can be made compatible with standard ERP connections for importing orders and exporting reports.

NC Express e3 programming system is a user friendly, integrated and automated tool for managing Prima Power equipment in the most efficient manner. As a scalable application it can be used as a single part drafting and tooling program or as a fully automatic machine tool programming system. Either way the results are the same – optimized automatic NC-code creation.

Tulus® is management software of fabrication machines and systems. Tulus® controls machines with all essential information on machine related tasks within the same window. On arrival of new orders, Task management informs the operator of eventual needs for changes in materials, tooling, etc. Tool setting and other machine parameters can be easily set by interactive graphical interface. Additional production scheduling performance reporting and remote monitoring are available.

Scratch free parts

Sheet floating system prevents effectively the scratching of sensitive materials. The movement is activated by the program when needed and special scratch free punching mode is available.

Brushes up = sheet moving

Brushes down = sheet processing

Modular automation as required

Most commonly, Shear Genius is shipped with the automatic loading device LD for 3,000 mm x 1,500 mm sheets. To fully utilize the massive capacity provided by the manufacturing cell, a range of modular solutions is available for flexible automation of the material flow in 24/7. Further, Shear Genius can be integrated with other cells, e.g. an automatic bending cell, to become the heart of a Flexible Manufacturing System.

Over 30 years of integrated punching and shearing

2017 Prima Power celebrated 30 years of integrated punching and shearing. At that time there was almost 3,000 installed machines all over the world. Right angle shear technology is used throughout the industrial world in most varied applications as independent production cells or as central units with automatic material handling systems.

Green means – more profit with smaller footprint

Green means a win-win for you and sustainable development.

Sustainability adds to manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

Your customers, your employees and the community you operate in demand it more and more.

Sustainability and social responsibility are characteristics of a modern company and add to competitiveness.